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What to do After an Eye Injury

March 6, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Do you know what to do after an eye injury? Eye injuries can be mild or severe and are more common than you may think. Learn more about what to do after an eye injury to prevent further damage and protect your vision.

When you think about injuries, what comes to mind? Broken bones? Sprained ankles? Maybe a laceration? Most people don’t think of the eyes as a common place to have an injury. However, each year an estimated 2.4 million people suffer from eye injuries in the United States. That’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Colorado, Health & Wellness

Why Employers Should Offer Vision Benefits

February 10, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Person looking at their benefits online.

*Updated April 2025 With many jobs revolving around screen technology, the health of our eyes is becoming even more important. Increased screen time for work and pleasure has had a negative effect on employee productivity and eye health in the United States. Don’t get left … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Health & Wellness

How to stop gum recession

December 15, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Although the effects of gum recession can’t be reversed, there are things you can do to stop receding gums before they worsen.

Gum recession can affect anyone, even those who have excellent oral health habits. Factors like age and genetics play a part in this, which is why it’s essential to know what you can do to stop gum recession. Although you can't reverse gum recession and its effects, there are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults, Health & Wellness

Oral health basics: What is a dental abscess

December 12, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

A dental abscess is a pocket of pus that is triggered by a bacterial infection. Learn more about what a dental abscess is, the symptoms of a dental abscess, what causes a dental abscess, prevention methods, and how to treat a dental abscess.

When people think about awful dental experiences, many will think about a root canal, an implant, gum surgery, or even getting braces put on or taken off. These procedures are all scary and complicated, but have you ever heard of a dental abscess? A dental abscess is a pocket … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Health & Wellness

Keeping healthy vision as we age

December 12, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

As we age, our vision will go through changes. Keeping track of these changes can tell you a lot about the health of our eyes and body.

It’s no question that our eyes are important. We’ve all heard the saying “the eyes are the windows to the soul,” but did you know they’re also a window to our overall health? Vision disorders are the second-most common health condition for older adults in the United States. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Fear Free, Health & Wellness

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